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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.23, 611.53 and 188.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.23, 611.53 and 188.55 is: 282.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.23 : 611.53 = 188.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.23/611.53 = 188.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.23x = 611.53 × 188.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.23x = 115,303.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,303.51/408.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.45

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